Nunhems is the global specialist in vegetable seeds and sharing smart products, concepts and expertise with the professional horticultural production industry and supply chain. Its portfolio includes leading varieties and brands in crops such as leek, onion, carrot, melon, cucumber, tomato, watermelon, lettuce and pepper. With annual sales of EUR 21.21 million in 2009 in India, Nunhems is among the world’s four leading vegetable seed companies with an extensive range of 28 species and some 2,500 varieties. With more than 1,500 people Nunhems is present in all major Vegetable Production areas in the world.

This position would be located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Primary purpose of the Job would be to install in a structured way special trait(s) or pre-breeding activities in Melons. These activities will support the mainstream breeding in three ways:

• Developing half material(s) and gene pools with specific traits, ready to be used in the breeding programs.
• Develop the respective breeding populations to be used in breeding for developing specific markers or other molecular tools.
• Developing genetic knowledge to improve selection efficiency.

Applicant would also be responsible for creation & implementation of phenotyping methodology. He/She will be responsible for developing genetic material enhancing the germplasm of melons, strong emphasis on complex trait studies, trait introgression activities, goals and team strategies related to trait handling, trait testing and resulting actions, meeting time-lines and cost effectiveness.

Applicant should possess M.Sc/ Ph.D in plant breeding and genetics/horticulture with specialisation in vegetable breeding with 3 to 5 years experience in vegetable (preferably melon) breeding. Must have in depth working knowledge of horticulture, agronomy, genetics, pathology, statistics, physiology, molecular genetics and cell biology.

Applicant should be willing to travel both domestic & abroad.

If you are interested in becoming part of our dynamic organization, please respond with your resume to:

M.C Chethan
Nunhems India Pvt. Ltd
No. 16, 1-A Main, Canara Bank Road,
Yelahanka New Town, Bangalore – 560064
Email: m.chethan@nunhems.com  
Website: www.nunhems.com

The Company offers interesting and demanding positions in an innovative and growing atmosphere. The working climate is informal, result and quality driven. We offer Competitive compensation and benefits.

Last date for submission of application is 10th August, 2010.